25 Oldest Buildings in the World

Looking to step back in time and discover some of the oldest buildings in the world? Look no further! In this video, we'll take you on a journey through history to explore 25 of the most ancient and awe-inspiring structures still standing today. From the towering pyramids of Egypt to the Temple of Hera, each of these remarkable buildings offers a glimpse into the past and the incredible engineering feats of our ancestors. So sit back, relax, and join us on a virtual tour of the 25 Oldest Buildings in the World!

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Author: Beatrice Silva
Video Editor: Ian Christopher Buyan

Music: Yonder Hill and Dale - Aaron Kenny

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:56 - 25
1:51 - 24
2:32 - 23
3:09 - 22
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14:08 - 6
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[debbieellett]

I love history and architecture, so this really makes me happy. Thanks Mike, you rock!

[valoriegibbons]

I have been to Newgrange in Ireland. Fascinating. There are many architectural wonders in Ireland. We'll worth the trip

[salpastore]

Gobekli Tepi is by far the oldest structure uncovered so far on this site. Between 9500 and 8000 BCE. Super cool and enormous

[rosebrown]

The oldest place I have ever visited is the tomb of David, it was an amazing experience and one I will never forget.
The list was great again thank you Mike.

[floridaboy.californiaman.]

Oh ! Love History this one is my domain, I've been to the Cherokee park in the old house's that are there. ☀️🌴🌊

[SilverliningSnowpaws]

I'm surprised there was no mention of Skara Brae in Scotland. It's truly awe inspiring standing in a living area that's older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramid of Giza.

[thepawll]

I spent an afternoon at Petra in Jordan. Indiana Jones references all day!

[bradhartman]

Oldest building I've been be the Conjuring House in Rhode Island, and White Hill Mansion in New Jersey. Both are pre-Revolutionary War.

[pelagiajones]

Awesome video some of these structures I have never heard of, really enjoyable to watch ❤

[brianarbenz]

Great list, Mike. You did a lot of research and your knowledge of these places shows.

[davidwadsworth]

2nd 😀 Hi Mike, great to see list25 back.

[jonchampion]

The battle fort in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. A must see

[phife]

The oldest building I've ever been is probably The Alamo, 1718.

[KyleDavid]

The Roman collosseim is one of the oldest that I have been inside of. I have been to a number of those in Italy
--almost 20 years ago.

[susanpohlers]

Not old compared to anything on this list but the oldest thing I have visited is the cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde in Colorado. They are amazing.

[catherinespencer-mills]

We lived in Arizona when I was a child. 1960 we took a really long vacation and hit as many ruins as we (well, as mother) could find. I remember Montezuma's Castle, Montezuma's Well and Walnut Canyon. We crawled over some of them. That is discouraged now. At Canyon de Chelly people have lived there for over 5, 000 years. Don't remember if we went there or not. Closer to home, we visited Yuma Territorial Prison many times. Built in 1876.

[ianh]

Mike clearly did his homework to make sure all of his pronunciation is correct... My goodness!

[joeydepalmer]

Still would love to see some of these old cities totally restored or copied exactly and live and work just like they did.

[brianarbenz]

I live in the interior of the eastern side of the North American continent, so "old" here is pretty recent compared to the Atlantic coast. But the Talbott Tavern restaurant in Bardstown, Ky. has been continuously used since 1779. That is _old_ for this region. Originally a stage coach stop for Virginia's westward expansion after the Revolutionary War, the Talbott Tavern has been called the oldest continuously used building between the east coast and New Mexico. It has some legendary menu items and it is replete with historic displays.

[julianaylor]

Think about it, if some of our buildings survive as long, they'll be joining the list.
Some of oldest buildings I've ever been in are unfortunately ruins, two Roman Amphitheatres, two medieval abbeys and several medieval castles, but I have been to several surviving medieval castles and cathedrals which are very well known.
I live in the UK. I am hoping to visit some of the prehistoric places in the UK, one day, which are structures rather than buildings.
My own house isn't that ancient, for a British house, but it was built in the late 1920s and unlike many of my neighbours, I have more of its period features, both flooring, doors, windows and some fitments including two origin fireplace surrounds. Personally, however old a period home is, I think it's much to renovate it, mending anything that needs it, rather than modernising, ruining its design features.
I'm from London, where we have Roman ruins in parts of the City of London, The Tower Of London and Westminster Hall, Westminster Abbey and other bits of medieval architecture.